National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said that the signing into law of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines will create a more stable policy environment for infrastructure projects. "The PPP Code will enable much-needed development...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that having strong partnerships is a necessity in practicing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the country. During an M&E forum, Balisacan said that a collaboration with practitioners from the public and...
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said they prefer to get solicited bids for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2. In an interview with the reporters, Balisacan said that a...
The government, with the help of the United Nations (UN), should scale up actions toward achieving the country’s targets under the Sustainable Development Goals, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. Speaking at a UN Day Forum, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said achieving the lower end of the government's growth target range is still achievable due to increased public spending and the upcoming holiday season. During a briefing in San Francisco, California, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that President Marcos has given his approval for the purchase of five additional units of state-of-the-art patrol vessels from the Japanese government. In a briefing on Thursday, Nov. 9, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez believes that the country’s minimum gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent for the year 2023 is still achievable. This, after the Philippines posted a...
More Filipinos considered themselves poor due to inflation, a Cabinet official said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan discuss high-impact projects during the NEDA Board meeting on Oct. 13, 2023. (Photo courtesy of PCO) National Economic and Development...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) welcomed the transfer of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) as one of its attached agencies. “Our development plan for socioeconomic transformation emphasizes the need to enhance productivity frameworks across government sectors...
An amendment seeking to address the private sector’s concerns and create a more enabling policy environment for infrastructure projects is in the works, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. During the 12th Arangkada Philippines Forum yesterday, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M....
While long holidays are often embraced by many, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan believes they can pose challenges for Filipinos striving to earn a living. Balisacan explained that mandatory holidays enforced by the government can be especially...
President Marcos led the approval of several high-impact projects amounting to P269.7 billion to boost tourism and gaps in the country's healthcare system. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and NEDA Secreatry Arsenio Balisacan discuss high-impact projects during the NEDA Board metting on...
